Jessica Solano
1128 Valenca Ave, Hacienda Heights,CA
Summary
Assistant Teacher passionate about helping children complete tasks and learn new concepts. Skilled at evaluating student progression and adapting lesson plans to facilitate learning and growth. Caring and compassionate with students from diverse backgrounds and with different learning styles.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Covina Valley Unified School District
11.2023 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Teacher Assistant
LAUSD-Park Ave Elementary School
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
Peer Coach
Mt. San Antonio College
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Counseled students regarding course and program selection, class scheduling and registration.
- Maintained student database and electronic records for each student contact.
- Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
- Mentored students, offering advice and support on topic selection, appropriateness and academic value.
- Coordinated follow up and student outreach to monitor academic progress for at-risk students.
- Received and reviewed transcripts to determine eligibility for admission to Promise+Plus program.
- Organized, detailed and excellent track record of working well under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Managed over 20 calls per day
Laundry Attendant
Sunnycrest Senior Living
12.2019 - 01.2020
- Operated laundry equipment and loaded machines, paying careful attention to capacity restrictions
- Folded laundry after washing and drying and transported to staging area
- Collected soiled linens, including tablecloths, napkins and draperies after large events
- Handled 30 calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns regarding their laundry
Education
Master of Arts - English
Cal State LA
Los Angeles, CA05.2025
Credential Program (Single Subject) - English
Cal State LA
Los Angeles, CA05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Literary Studies
California State Polytechnic University Pomona
Pomona, CA05.2023
Transfer Student -
Mount San Antonio College
Walnut, CA06.2020
High School Diploma -
Glen A Wilson High School
Hacienda Heights06.2017
Skills
- Experience with virtual communication platforms (Zoom, and Microsoft Team)
- Editing
- Support and Assistance
- Experience with Canvas, Blackboard, and Canva
- Proficient in Google Slides and Docs
- Peer Counseling
- Academic Assistance and Monitoring
- Student Records Maintenance
- Basic Mathematics
- Basic technology knowledge
- Behavioral Modeling
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Classroom Computer Maintenance
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Covina Valley Unified School District
11.2023 - Current
Teacher Assistant
LAUSD-Park Ave Elementary School
04.2023 - 09.2023
Peer Coach
Mt. San Antonio College
07.2022 - 10.2022
Laundry Attendant
Sunnycrest Senior Living
12.2019 - 01.2020
Master of Arts - English
Cal State LA
Credential Program (Single Subject) - English
Cal State LA
Bachelor of Arts - Literary Studies
California State Polytechnic University Pomona
Transfer Student -
Mount San Antonio College
High School Diploma -
Glen A Wilson High School
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